"Scheme Busters"

by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 10, 2007 10:50 PM CDT

Really interesting article on ESPN.com right now about elite players that force teams to alter their normal gameplans for. Here's the link:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=sando_mike&id=3056630

Some really interesting stuff about who the truly great NFL players are.

Tony G. is listed under the "Potential Hall of Famers who can still get it done, but not at their former levels" category. Specifically, an anonymous current player says:

"They are not as creative as they were. Herm Edwards has sucked the life out of that offense."

Ouch.

What does everyone think? Is this a fair assesment of TG and the 2007 Chiefs?

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Yep.

Very fair statement. Herm is more about ball control while Vermeil was about scoring points. All they are is two different philosophies that will, unfortunately, land us in the same spot in the short run. However, in the long run, I think Herm is going about this the right way, starting with the defense. Not very many offensive firepowers have won Super Bowls. It usually starts with the defense.

Offense wins games, defense wins championships.

by Joel Thorman on Oct 10, 2007 11:37 PM CDT reply actions

Unless the Defense

has no offense, in which case, you're the bears.

You need a balanced attack. You can have a conservative offense that's not flashy, but it's got to be able to provide some time for the defense to rest, especially with the rule changes in recent years.

Our defense has gotten so much better, and the offense has gotten so much worse.

It's a real shame for Tony, his talent deserved a championship.

by Ridiculous Matt on Oct 11, 2007 12:35 AM CDT reply actions

Offensive Juggernauts

I was thinking of completely offensive teams that have won a super bowl. The Colts came to mind but remember last year their defense somehow completely stepped it up in the playoffs outta the blue. The Greatest Show on Turf was all offense, but that was the beginning of an offense onslaught that no one had ever seen before. The Saints last year took everyone by surprise and lived off their offense.

Yeah, you're right, the Bears are the exact opposite but with the same problem. I know how frustrated they must be (I think us Chiefs fans have felt like that a time or two...::cough::'95::cough::'97)

by Joel Thorman on Oct 11, 2007 7:06 AM CDT up reply actions